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Benaulim Beach, Goa has behind its name a wonderful Hindu (major religion of India) legend. It is said that Goa has come into existence when His Holiness Shri Shri Parasurama (who was the 6th reincarnation of Lord Vishnu) shot an arrow from the highest peak of the Western Ghats to help waters recede. This arrow , it is said, fell in the center of Colva beach . |
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Beach Overview
Benaulim Beach, Goa has behind its name a wonderful Hindu (major religion of India) legend. It is said that Goa has come into existence when His Holiness Shri Shri Parasurama (who was the 6th reincarnation of Lord Vishnu) shot an arrow from the highest peak of the Western Ghats to help waters recede. This arrow , it is said, fell in the center of Colva beach . It is to commemorate this turn of events that this place is therefore known as Benaulim (initially it was called Banali and later adapted to a new name for convenience sake).
General Accommodation Info
When you visit Benaulim Beach, Goa you can book your accommodation in the many luxury and mid-budget hotels. Some good choices would be the Taj Exotica (5-star), Lotus Suites Hotel (2-star), Hotel Failaka (1-star) and Hotel Beach Resort (1-star) among the many hotels and resorts that vie for your attention on Benaulim Beach, Goa.
Food / Restaurant Info
Eating out on Benaulim Beach, Goa is a great and pleasant adventure. One of the best places that serves mouth watering seafood, the seaside beach shacks provide for excellent food. Check out the Johny’s and the Palm Grove’s Garden Restaurant on Benaulim Beach, Goa. The Hawaii shack is a must-visit if you have a strong preference for seafood.
Beach Location
Benaulim Beach, Goa is located just about 7 kms West of Margao and about 30 minutes from Dabolim airport.
Main Attractions and Sites (in and around the beach)
While you are here at Benaulim Beach, Goa ensure that you visit the Beach Bonanza Fair on consecutive Sundays from the second held of April onwards. Benaulim Beach, Goa is very close to the Margao market and also has a good number of fishing community people, which makes Benaulim Beach, Goa No 1 destination for seafood.
You can also enjoy a good number of water sports and beach-side activities in as much seclusion is possible.While you are here, try visiting the Holy Trinity Church and the Church of St John, both of which are within a stone throw away from Benaulim Beach, Goa.
User reviews
Average user rating from: 3 user(s)
"Lovely beach and hotel"
| Date of Stay: | November 2010 |
| I am from: | Lisbon |
| Travelling Style: | Romantic/Honeymoon |
| Good Points: | Benaulim beach, Sunils, Joecons Beach Resort |
| Bad Points: | hotel not on beach |
We stayed near Benaulim beach at Joecons Beach Resort for 7 nights and we were very impressed. Please take note that his hotel is not on the beach, but the spacious rooms, pool, affordable food, service and staff make up for it. Like to say thanks to Khan the hotel manager and his staff Cali and Bobby for make our stay so relaxing and memorable. Will come back again next year.
Benaulim beach is only a short 10 min walk from the hotel, down a small road lined with shops. Shopkeepers friendly and don’t hassle you… ‘Come to my shop?’ is all they asked :)
Hotel has a shack directly on the beach called Sunils. Nice lounge chairs, friendly staff and beach is lovely. Benaulim beach is just a wonderful place to enjoy the sun, sand, sea and magnificent sunsets! What more can you ask for?
"Goa Chitra visit a must when traveling to Goa!"
| Date of Stay: | December 2010 |
| I am from: | Israel |
| Travelling Style: | Leisure |
| Good Points: | Goa Chitra, Benaulim beach |
| Bad Points: | getting too much sun |
When traveling in Goa, there are many places to visit in order to learn more about the Goan culture. My wife and I are always interested in getting to know more about the people and their heritage when traveling abroad.
We found some wonderful places to visit in Goa; Anjuna beach to see the western hippies and how the locals have adapted, to 16th century Portuguese Forts Aquada and Cabo da Rama, the Churches or Old Goa to see Saint Francis in his tomb and Jesuit influence, driving around Panjim and coastal Goa through villages and towns, seeing Goa everyday life and observing fantastic architecture, especially old Goan houses.
And finally Goa Chitra museum near Benaulim beach, a must visit when in Goa to learn more about the Goan heritage. Wonderful artifacts, folklore and lots to learn about old Goan houses and farming communities. They owners also have an organic garden on the property and promote a greener Goa.
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"Bird watching in Benaulim beach"
| Date of Stay: | January 2011 |
| I am from: | Delhi |
| Travelling Style: | Family & Kids |
| Good Points: | Pedro’s, walking and bird watching on the beach with Shiva |
| Bad Points: | finding Shiva, taxi prices in Goa |
After reading some Goa travel reviews, I came across a story of a bird watching guide named Shiva in Benaulim beach in south Goa. Was looking for activities to do while traveling to Goa with my wife and daughter, and thought bird watching with a guide name Shiva sounded very interesting. Turns out he’s not that easy to find! We organized a day trip from our hotel in Calengute, and we were quoted 1500 INR for a small Tata Indica Taxi.. return trip with wait time.
We left just after breakfast and arrived at Benaulim beach just before noon. We headed straight to Pedro’s beach shack where travel reviews said Shiva was located… but he was nowhere to be found. Almost wished I called him beforehand.. his mobile number is listed on Trip Advisor. But after asking around we were told he might be a Dinah’s restaurant just up the beach and turns out he was there. Nice man with many hobbies, one of which is memorizing people’s postcards from all over the world. We had a fantastic 2 hour walk on the beach and surrounding village and we were impressed with his local knowledge of birds. Cost of tour? We didn’t ask, we just gave a donation at the end… 500 rupees each… it was worth it, nice family and his wife gives Indian cooking lessons too
BTW, since our taxi driver waited almost 4 hours for us, decided to charge us an extra 500 rupees, we were not impressed and found taxi prices in Goa extremely high compared to the rest of India.
